“By representing injured plaintiffs, I’ve come to appreciate
how your life fundamentally changes when someone else’s mistake
injures you. Whether it’s losing the ability to provide for a family,
care for children, or just enjoy life like you used to, an injury can
have devastating consequences.
I take seriously the trust you place in us when you ask us for help. And I’ll work hard to get you just compensation."

When people need an attorney who combines compassion with intelligence
and innovation, they can turn to Attorney Ben Bireley. Ben is a smart,
aggressive, and creative lawyer with experience on both plaintiff and
defense sides.

Meet
Ben Bireley

Profile

Education

Admissions

Awards

Ben joined Arnold & Itkin in 2016 after working for a nationally-renowned
commercial litigation firm in Houston representing businesses in high-dollar
disputes. Less than two months after starting, Ben won a jury trial against
an experienced insurance defense attorney in Harris County. The verdict—which
nearly quadrupled the defendant’s pre-trial offer—was a VerdictSearch
featured verdict.

Since then, Ben has continued to achieve results for his clients, representing
persons injured offshore; on the Mississippi River; in chemical plants,
refineries, and other industrial workplaces across the country; and on
Texas and Louisiana highways. He has also represented numerous individuals
hurt by bad drugs and defective medical devices. No matter the case, Ben
works tirelessly to get his clients a result that will compensate them
for their injuries and give them a fresh start for the next chapter of
their lives.

Before beginning his private practice, Ben spent one year clerking for
the Honorable Lee H. Rosenthal in the Southern District of Texas. Judge
Rosenthal is widely considered one of the best trial judges in the nation,
allowing Ben to learn early on how trial law is practiced. He earned his
law degree from University of Texas School of Law, where he was the Chief
Articles Editor for the renowned Texas Law Review and graduated in the
top 10% of his class.

For his undergraduate degree, Ben attended Boston College, where he was
one-half of the top debate team from the moment he set foot on campus.
Ben spent two years teaching at Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas
after graduating, receiving a Work of the Heart Award for his work in
the classroom.

Ben loves spending time with his wife and their 3 daughters. He is a member
of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, an avid (but declining) basketball
player, and a native Texan.

Boston College

University of Texas School of Law

Texas

Pennsylvania

Louisiana

10 Best Attorneys by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (2017-2018)

Ben Bireley's
Case Results

$6.9 Million

Settlement Obtained for Family of Deceased Offshore Worker

Arnold & Itkin negotiated a multi-million dollar settlement for the family of a man who died offshore. Though the defendant attempted to get away with an extremely low offer, our team obtained a settlement that was many times larger.

$6.6 Million

Settlement Obtained for Wife & Family of Deceased Offshore Worker

Arnold & Itkin helped a woman and her family get justice after her husband was killed in an incident offshore. Despite undue pressure from the defendant, our firm made sure our clients were taken care of for the rest of their lives.

$6.1 Million

Settlement Secured for Widow of Offshore Worker

Arnold & Itkin obtained a record settlement for our client after a prolonged attempt by the defendant to limit her compensation. Despite pressure from the defendant to settle for very little, our client called us. We negotiated a result over 12 times what she was originally offered.

$2.875 Million

Major Settlement Reached for Crush Injury Victims

Our law firm represented a worker who suffered catastrophic crush injuries after a work-related accident. The defendant refused to take responsibility, but our firm was successful in uncovering the truth.

$1.1 Million

Settlement Negotiated for Truck Accident Survivor

Arnold & Itkin secured a million-dollar settlement for a man who required multiple surgeries after an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The case was settled just before trial.

$975 Thousand

Settlement Reached for Injured Truck Driver

After he was injured by the careless driving of another operator, a truck driver turned to our firm for help. We took on the case and fought hard on his behalf, recovering $975,000.

$750 Thousand

Settlement Secured for Woman Hit by 18-Wheeler

Arnold & Itkin has obtained a six-figure settlement for a woman who was hit by a commercial truck while traveling on I-45. Though they denied responsibility at first, the company quickly settled when we started investigating the case.

$550 Thousand

Settlement Reached for Injured Chemical Plant Worker

Our firm helped recover $550,000 on behalf of a chemical plant contract worker who had been severely hurt after a davit arm fell on him. We fought hard to ensure he received the money that he deserved.

$550 Thousand

Settlement Obtained for Injured Welder

Our firm fought tirelessly for a young welder who was injured by a dropped hammer at work. We fought against a defendant who refused to accept responsibility and ultimately reached a favorable settlement.

$500 Thousand

Settlement Obtained for Woman Harmed by Surgical Malpractice

Arnold & Itkin secured half a million dollars for a women who was left paralyzed by a neurosurgical procedure.

$485 Thousand

Settlement Obtained for Offshore Platform Mechanic

Arnold & Itkin has settled an offshore injury case for a mechanic injured during a transfer to a crew vessel.

$400 Thousand

Settlement Secured for Injured Seaman

Arnold & Itkin secured a large settlement for a vessel worker who was not given the safe work environment all workers are entitled to.